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The Last Fast Thing, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
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The Last Fast Thing, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
The Last Fast Thing, 1866 Women who attempted to enter the public sphere of men were often labelled fast. Here, Punch takes a dig at such women, showing an entirely female fire crew. One of the ladies has evidently been called away from a formal evening function to attend to her duty, Lady O Brian, of Boyce-Gilbert, to the Rescue!!! From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 12, 1866
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The Last Fast Thing, 1866
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by George du Maurier is a satirical print that sheds light on the societal perception of women who dared to venture into male-dominated spaces. During this era, women attempting to enter the public sphere were often labeled as "fast" a derogatory term implying promiscuity or inappropriate behavior. In this cartoon from Punch, we see an amusing depiction of an all-female fire crew. The artist takes a dig at society's prejudice by showing these capable women rushing to extinguish fires in their elegant evening dresses. One lady in particular, Lady O Brian of Boyce-Gilbert, has been called away from a formal evening function to fulfill her duty as part of the fire brigade. The image captures the essence of the 19th century with its monochrome engraving style. It portrays a bustling dock scene where horses pull the fire engine while determined female firefighters don helmets and rush towards emergencies. George du Maurier's artwork challenges traditional gender roles and highlights women's capabilities in professions traditionally reserved for men. By depicting these courageous ladies hurrying to save lives amidst societal expectations and prejudices, he brings attention to both their professionalism and dedication. This heritage image serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of gender equality within occupations like firefighting. It also reminds us that throughout history, there have always been trailblazing individuals challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers for future generations.
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